Thomas D. Harrison
Expertise in
14
conditions
Expertise in
14
conditions

Overview

Philosophy of care | My goal always is to provide compassionate and personalized care. | Why I entered medicine | I chose medicine to make a difference in people's lives. I specialize in bariatric surgery because obesity is one of the most serious risks to our community's health. I especially enjoy the reduction in medications and medical problems that my patients experience after weight-loss surgery. | Personal interests | I enjoy boating and sports.

Dr. Harrison is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Graduate Institution

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2000

Residency

Surgery (General Surgery), Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA- 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Specialties

General Surgery
Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Hospital Affiliations

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery–1240 Cedar Crest
1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 308, Allentown, PA 18103
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Philosophy of care | I feel that the body is an amazing structure with the unique ability to heal most injuries and diseases. I view surgery as a way to assist the body in healing itself by removing disease and infection or providing a framework for which the body can heal. | Why I entered medicine | Surgery was always a natural fit for me. I am able to combine my technical skills and knowledge of the body to create immediate results, often increasing the quality of life for people. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my wife and my boys boating, playing a variety of sports and going ice skating. I also enjoy being outdoors and traveling with my family. Dr. Cesanek is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Parathyroidectomy.

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Is Dr. Thomas D. Harrison a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas D. Harrison is classified as an Advanced expert for Endoscopy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Thomas D. Harrison specialize in?

While Dr. Thomas D. Harrison is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Thomas D. Harrison accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas D. Harrison accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-402-1350 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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